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The Zambezi River’s history mirrors southern Africa’s long story of migration, trade, and power struggles. The river flows through six countries and

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A long-standing fossil mystery has been solved, potentially upending one of the most iconic stories in human evolution. The enigmatic Burtele foot,

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South Africa packs extraordinary variety into one unforgettable destination, blending vibrant cities, dramatic landscapes, rich history, and

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Libya has reopened its national museum, the Red Castle in Tripoli, marking its first public revival since the 2011 uprising that ended the rule of

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The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

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The tanker was carrying more than 36,000 litres of fuel when it exploded in Tiko.

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ACCRA, Ghana, 12 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has announced

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Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall said Dakar will refuse to extradite people wanted by France until it receives a favourable response from Paris to its own extradition requests.

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Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

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The four officers include RSF deputy leader Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo and three other commanders. They are suspected of having committed atrocities in El Fasher.

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Africanews samples a selection of the day's most striking images

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After a deadly building collapse in Fez, 22 families have been evacuated from their homes. Local authorities said they had stepped in to ensure residents' safety and prevent further danger.

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Burglaries have increased by 35% since Cyclone Chido a year ago. Fearing for their safety, some residents have abandoned entire neighborhoods in Mamoudzou, the biggest city on the island

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New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.

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Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.”

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A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.

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[The Point] Mrs Juka Jabang, a pioneering figure in The Gambia's civil service and a long-serving advocate for women's empowerment, was on Friday honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC). The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre.

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[The Point] The "Martyrs' Day", commemorating the victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024, provided Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko the opportunity to deliver a two-pronged speech: an urgent appeal for internal cohesion within the party and the government, and a firm demand for judicial reform.

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[The Point] The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, yesterday refused bail to alleged Jungler operative Sanna Manjang and ordered the State to file an indictment.

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[The Point] The leader and secretary general of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has declared that his victory come the 2026 presidential election is victory for all the people of The Gambia.

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[Lesotho Times] A parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into the administration of Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) took a dramatic turn this week, with PAC chairperson 'Machabana Lemphane-Letsie being asked to recuse herself from her position as chairperson because she herself is "corrupt" and thus "unfit" to lead a body tasked with probing graft.